Midcentury Illustrations—From Kentucky to Paris
Each week, we tap into Dwell's Instagram community to bring you the most captivating design and architecture shots of the week.
Modern in Lexington, Kentucky
The Miller House is an unusual architectural specimen. No, not the Miller House by Richard Neutra or Eero Saarinen.
The Secret Life of Kentucky Bourbon Barrels
There seems to be more reclaimed wood in Brooklyn than trees themselves.
A Posh, Glass and Marble Penthouse Lists for $2.4M in Lexington, KY
Designed for entertaining, the chic one-bedroom sports a snazzy monochromatic palette, complete with modern amenities and skyline...
Midcentury Modern Building in Lexington, Kentucky Faces Looming Demolition
The Peoples Bank in downtown Lexington may face demolition.
This Environmentally Friendly Home in Louisville Just Listed For $899K
Located in Louisville, Kentucky—home of the Kentucky Derby, world-famous Bourbon distilleries, and recently recognized by Forbes...
This Group Is Reimagining the Future of Boutique Hotels
Chicago–based Aparium Hotel Group is investing in communities and celebrating local heritage, one vibrantly reimagined building...
Before & After: A Designer Fixes Up a Collapsing House on a Kentucky Horse Farm
Natalie Officer refashions her country home with a custom mural, an experimental backsplash, and cozy living areas that welcome...
Snag This Marvelous Mondrian-Inspired Tiny House for $40K
Measuring 170 square feet, this one-of-a-kind home on wheels is currently listed on Etsy.
Feast Your Eyes on the World's Most Instagrammable Hotel Lobbies
These stunning hotel lobbies make a truly memorable first impression.
A Modern Liquor Market in Culver City Reminds the Neighborhood to Drink Well
Los Angeles-based Project M Plus turns a dilapidated liquor store into a European-inspired retail space that caters to a wide...
Why the Crosley C20 Turntable Should Be on the Design and Music Lover’s Wish List
Superior sound and thoughtful design make this turntable worth the price tag.
Modern Addition in Louisville
Working creatively to meet strict preservation codes, architect Roberto de Leon affixes a modern annex onto a historic Louisville...
Home Schooled
The house at 157 Congress Run in the Cincinnati suburb of Wyoming was a fine little place, a sturdy 1940s brick Cape with trim,...
Three Friends Join Forces to Build a Four-Gable Getaway on Shelter Island
The creek-front communal beach house is made of four structures connected by a glass hallway.
7 Modern Celebrity Homes With Seriously Lust-Worthy Interiors
Peek inside the impeccable homes of Diane Keaton, Bryan Cranston, Jenna Lyons, and other design-conscious celebs.
Bringing It All Back Home
Relying on local materials, local craftsmen, and the land her family has farmed for over two centuries, a New Yorker rediscovers...
In San Francisco, a Developer Proposes Packing People into Underground Pods
The 50-square-foot subterranean sleeping pods are expected to rent for $1,000 to $1,375 a month.
Airstream Dream Team: These Women Travel the Country, Turning Retro RVs Into Homes
These women left their full-time jobs to remodel Airstreams. Their first client project is a 1976 Sovereign.
Lena Headey’s Off-Camera Castle
With a homespun renovation, this Game of Thrones actress finally finds her keep.
Here’s How to Support the Protests Against Police Brutality
Protestors across the U.S. are demanding justice for George Floyd and other victims of police brutality.
7 Designers and Architects Share the Best Advice They’ve Gotten From Mom
These pearls of wisdom are lessons for life and design.
59 Retailers Giving Back During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In an act of solidarity, these brands are donating profits to food banks, producing masks and ventilators for healthcare workers,...
These 10 “Before & After” Renovations Will Have You Doing a Double Take
Step inside our favorite spaces that drive home the message of working with what you’ve got.
Modern Farmer's 10 Ways to Update the Classic Farmhouse
Print quarterly, website, and online marketplace dedicated to the art of farming and the people doing it well, Modern Farmer,...
Bay Area Ipe-Clad Backyard Getaway
An angled deck transforms a backyard in Menlo Park, California, into a welcoming gathering spot.
Louisville’s Historic Boxhill Estate Hits the Market for the First Time in 40 Years for $5.7M
On the National Register of Historic Places, this home is teeming with charming period details.
Southern Comfort
Louisville, Kentucky, is a river town built around 19th-century commerce and trade.
Friday Finds 03.16.12
We just firmed up our NCAA brackets in the Dwell office (Kentucky all the way!) but the one we're really curious about is Obama's.
These Modern American Design Icons Pay Homage to the Old—and Make It New
Contemporary design takes its cues from the past and reinterprets the classics, from Shaker furniture to quilts to Tiffany glass.
Botanical Garden Pavilion
When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005, architect and University of Kentucky lecturer Mike McKay felt the pull to go down...
This Closed-Loop Design on Long Island Provides a Formula for an Eco-Friendly Lawn
The surrounding wetlands inspired a low-maintenance yard complemented by native plants and a surprising lawn.
Before & After: A Couple Turn a Bare-Bones Barn Into an Off-Grid Cabin
Barlis Wedlick Architects blend old and new to create a solar-powered getaway for friends, family—and the homeowners themselves,...
By Design Q&A: Dean Renaud
Conversations and collaborations with people who inspire us.
An Artful Restoration Returns a Louisville Home to Its Midcentury Roots
John Brooks and Erik Eaker hit undo on an awkward aughts revamp with the help of local firm Rock Paper Hammer.
Friday Finds 05.24.13
From Woody Allen to Donald Judd, delicate ghost creatures to beardvertising, do take a look at what our team mustered up this...

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